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Tran · 02-14-2012, 11:56 AM

GM/Chevrolet Official Announcement:

Order banks open for Chevrolet Camaro
Priced from £34,995 on-the-road
Arrives in showrooms late spring

There ain’t no muscle like Detroit muscle, and British fans of the iconic cars that ruled American roads throughout the 1960s can now place orders for the modern incarnation of one of the greatest muscle cars of all time – the Chevrolet Camaro.

Priced at £34,995 for the Coupe or £39,995 for the soft-top Convertible model, the new Camaro exudes all of the attributes that made the original muscle cars famous – great performance, stunning looks and incredible value for money.

In addition to the standard models, Chevrolet is also offering, for a limited time only, the 2012 45th anniversary Camaro, finished in striking Carbon Flash Black with bespoke red and silver anniversary stripes, dark silver 20-inch alloys, a unique 45th anniversary leather interior with red, white and blue stitching and a one-off white-backed instrument panel. It’s priced at £36,495 for the Coupe or £41,495 for the Convertible.

All models come with a six-speed manual gearbox, but are available with a six-speed automatic transmission as a £1,500 option.

Power comes from a 6.2-litre V8 engine developing 432PS (405PS auto), with 0-62mph acceleration between 5.2 seconds (manual Coupe) and 5.6 seconds (auto Convertible). All Camaros have an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. A full spec table appears below.

Customers wishing to order a Camaro can now do so, with the first cars arriving in dealerships late spring. Details of Camaro dealers can be obtained by calling Chevrolet UK on 0800 923 6000, while more details on the Camaro, including full specification and options, can be found at www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/camaro/

SoTHavok · 02-15-2012, 02:14 PM

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vroomapunk · 02-15-2012, 02:21 PM

Awesome! Not going to be right side drive is it? lol

Nessal · 02-15-2012, 02:30 PM

I believe it is left side steering wheel in Britian.

BU_Gingerneer · 02-15-2012, 02:33 PM

Throw another Shrimp on the BARBIE!!! (that's what they say there)

Nessal · 02-15-2012, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BU_Gingerneer

Throw another Shrimp on the BARBIE!!! (that's what they say there)

LOL, you sure about that?

blackknight · 02-15-2012, 02:36 PM

HUGE mirrors. wtf

Comrando · 02-15-2012, 02:40 PM

£34,995 = $54924.65US

Obzen · 02-15-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tran

Power comes from a 6.2-litre V8 engine developing 432PS (405PS auto), with 0-62mph acceleration between 5.2 seconds (manual Coupe) and 5.6 seconds (auto Convertible).

5.2 seconds? Kinda slow is it not? Must be bad gas.

detroitjohnny · 02-15-2012, 03:15 PM

I like the mirrors!

rez333 · 02-15-2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BU_Gingerneer

Throw another Shrimp on the BARBIE!!! (that's what they say there)

Yes, and they have kangaroos in Austria too.

Jer4251 · 02-15-2012, 03:17 PM

still offering imperial blue to the UK?

slick rick · 02-15-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackknight

HUGE mirrors. wtf

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroitjohnny

I like the mirrors!

Here we go again

Blade · 02-15-2012, 03:33 PM

I wonder if they will offer the Union Jack roof option LOL

ihaveacamaro · 02-15-2012, 04:13 PM

why is the 0 to 60 slower?

slick rick · 02-15-2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obzen

5.2 seconds? Kinda slow is it not? Must be bad gas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

why is the 0 to 60 slower?

0-60 vs 0-62?

BU_Gingerneer · 02-15-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rez333

Yes, and they have kangaroos in Austria too.

This is a quote from the sub-par Dukes of Hazzard remake (sean william scott)

hightower · 02-15-2012, 04:33 PM

HOLY MIRRORS!!!!

Good lord they are gargantuan! No thanks!

Either way I'm glad to see the camaro overseas in increasing numbers! More C5 members!!!

Group-A Wheels · 02-15-2012, 04:56 PM

Those are, "Dumbo" mirrors.

ihaveacamaro · 02-15-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

0-60 vs 0-62?

Nah that won't make a 0.5 second difference though... must be something Chevy changed. Maybe the engine is lower output to meet emission standards or some garbage like that...

Overflow · 02-15-2012, 06:12 PM

Look at that booty..

Powhusku · 02-15-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obzen

5.2 seconds? Kinda slow is it not? Must be bad gas.

Actually, their gas is know to be much better than ours. Wish it was the opposite though:( Knowing England's ridiculous driving regulations, I'll bet the engine has just been detuned.

LED Crazy · 02-15-2012, 06:28 PM

I cannot imagine the wait if you order through the factory

rdblan2 · 02-15-2012, 06:28 PM

I see they stuck with the Ford F150 mirrors for the exported camaro.

David53 · 02-15-2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nessal

I believe it is left side steering wheel in Britain.

Americans drive on the right with the steering wheel on the left; the British drive on the left and have steering wheels on the right (shift with your left hand).

02-15-2012, 02:14 PM	#2
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02-15-2012, 02:21 PM	#3
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02-15-2012, 02:36 PM	#7
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02-15-2012, 02:40 PM	#8
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02-14-2012, 11:56 AM	#1
Tran Administrator Drives: 2010 Camaro of course.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE baby Posts: 4,380	Brawn in the USA (and now, Camaro in the UK…) GM/Chevrolet Official Announcement: Order banks open for Chevrolet Camaro Priced from £34,995 on-the-road Arrives in showrooms late spring There ain’t no muscle like Detroit muscle, and British fans of the iconic cars that ruled American roads throughout the 1960s can now place orders for the modern incarnation of one of the greatest muscle cars of all time – the Chevrolet Camaro. Priced at £34,995 for the Coupe or £39,995 for the soft-top Convertible model, the new Camaro exudes all of the attributes that made the original muscle cars famous – great performance, stunning looks and incredible value for money. In addition to the standard models, Chevrolet is also offering, for a limited time only, the 2012 45th anniversary Camaro, finished in striking Carbon Flash Black with bespoke red and silver anniversary stripes, dark silver 20-inch alloys, a unique 45th anniversary leather interior with red, white and blue stitching and a one-off white-backed instrument panel. It’s priced at £36,495 for the Coupe or £41,495 for the Convertible. All models come with a six-speed manual gearbox, but are available with a six-speed automatic transmission as a £1,500 option. Power comes from a 6.2-litre V8 engine developing 432PS (405PS auto), with 0-62mph acceleration between 5.2 seconds (manual Coupe) and 5.6 seconds (auto Convertible). All Camaros have an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. A full spec table appears below. Customers wishing to order a Camaro can now do so, with the first cars arriving in dealerships late spring. Details of Camaro dealers can be obtained by calling Chevrolet UK on 0800 923 6000, while more details on the Camaro, including full specification and options, can be found at www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/camaro/ __________________ >>> Visit our CAMARO BLOG <<<< >>> Visit our CORVETTE BLOG <<<<

02-15-2012, 02:30 PM	#4
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02-15-2012, 04:13 PM	#15
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Group-A Wheels Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New York Posts: 414	Those are, "Dumbo" mirrors.

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